In fact, whether it is a boy or a girl, it is a treasure in the hearts of parents. However, some parents still hope that they can control whether they have a boy or a girl. For example, many people are spreading rumors about what to eat when giving birth to a boy and what to eat when giving birth to a girl. Below, let’s take a look.

What should I eat when giving birth to a boy?

1. Eat alkaline foods when giving birth to a boy

Some studies have shown that the acidity and alkalinity of food will indeed affect The probability of having a boy or girl. If you want to conceive a boy, women should eat more alkaline foods, and men should eat a balanced diet. If you want to conceive a girl, women should avoid eating too many alkaline foods, but also not eat too many acidic foods, so as not to affect their health. A balanced diet is enough for both men and women.

Alkaline foods include: beans (pods or green beans), vegetables, fruits (except bananas, plums, processed fruits), fresh milk, cereals (such as corn), tea, kelp, seaweed , yeast, iodine, calcium, vitamin D.

Acidic foods include: all meat, fish, dairy products except fresh milk (such as cream, ice cream, cheese, flavored milk), rice and wheat flour products, canned food, corn, protein, sour fruits , chocolate, drinks, vinegar.

2. Eat high-calorie foods when giving birth to a boy

In addition, a study found that there may be a certain correlation between the baby's gender and the mother's eating habits before pregnancy. Researchers found in experimental mice that the sugar and fat content of food had a great impact on the gender of the mouse fetus. This coincides with the old saying in China - "sour son and hot girl". But some experts say the findings need to be tested by further research.

Research members said that from a genetic point of view, the gender of the fetus is determined by the X chromosome or Y chromosome in the father's sperm. When the sperm carrying the X chromosome fertilizes the egg, the fetus is female; when the sperm carrying the Y chromosome fertilizes the egg, the fetus is male. Explaining the new findings, scientists speculated that certain dietary habits may result in higher glucose levels in pregnant women, which may be more conducive to the survival of sperm carrying the Y chromosome. In other words, the energy content of the food changes the fetal sex ratio.

They said that if you eat hearty meals before and after pregnancy and are rich in calories, minerals and vitamins, you are more likely to give birth to a boy. On the contrary, it is possible to give birth to a girl. Researchers also found that women who eat more bananas and foods rich in potassium, calcium, vitamin C, etc. before pregnancy have a greater chance of giving birth to a boy.

It should be noted that the above are just individual opinions, and some It has not even been 100% scientifically verified. Parents do not need to be too serious. It is real to welcome the arrival of new life happily.